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    • I

      IBM

      ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Web Scraping, Data Integration, Shell Script, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Data Cleansing, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      410 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      438 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Big Data Integration and Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), SQL, PostgreSQL

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Microsoft Copilot, Relational Databases, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Washington

      Data Science at Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Wrangling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      915 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Building Database Applications in PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, Database Application, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, Web Applications, SQL, Server Side, Application Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      APIs Explorer: Cloud SQL

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Management, Cloud API, Data Store, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Cloud Storage

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Creating New BigQuery Datasets and Visualizing Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, SQL, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, Data Storage Technologies, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Database systems

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Information Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Analytics, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Store

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      681 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Smart Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Tensorflow, Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Natural Language Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Production Process, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Structural Analysis, Leadership, Big Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design Process, Threat Detection, Network Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Building Web Applications in Django

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design, Model View Controller, SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Data Modeling, Application Security, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design Patterns, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sql courses

    • ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka: IBM
    • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM
    • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
    • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington
    • Building Database Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
    • APIs Explorer: Cloud SQL: Google Cloud
    • Creating New BigQuery Datasets and Visualizing Insights: Google Cloud
    • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Smart Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI on Google Cloud: Google Cloud

    Why Learn SQL?

    SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for storing, retrieving, and managing data in relational databases. It’s a critical skill in data analysis, business intelligence, and software development. Learning SQL helps you work efficiently with data, uncover insights, and support decision-making across industries.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sql

    Popular SQL courses on Coursera include SQL for Data Science from the University of California, Davis and Databases and SQL for Data Science by IBM. These courses teach SQL basics, data analysis, querying databases, and using SQL in business or data science contexts.‎

    Yes. Many SQL courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to write SQL queries, filter and sort data, join multiple tables, and use aggregate functions. Some courses also cover subqueries, data cleaning, and working with large datasets or cloud-based databases.‎

    No prior experience is required. Most introductory SQL courses are designed for beginners and walk you through the fundamentals step by step. If you’ve used spreadsheets or worked with data, those skills can be helpful but aren’t necessary.‎

    Yes. SQL is a highly sought-after skill for roles in data analysis, business intelligence, software development, and more. Learning SQL through Coursera can help you build job-ready skills, complete hands-on projects, and earn certificates that show what you’ve learned.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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